The #1 song on September 17, 1979

My Sharona By The Knack

Other #1 songs on September 17, 1979

UK #1 Song

Cars
Gary Numan

#1 R&B Song

Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Michael Jackson

#1 Country Song

Just Good Ol' Boys
Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley

#1 Dance Track

Come to Me/ Don't Stop Dancing/ Playboy
France Joli

Notable September 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Beth Redman
Radio Host
Born September 17, 1975
James Mount
Soap Opera Actor
Born September 17, 1973
BPZY
Music Producer
Born September 17, 1971
Daniel Valenzuela
TV Show Host
Born September 17, 1976
MadC
Painter
Born September 17, 1980
Sunrise Coigney
Movie Actress
Born September 17, 1972
Andre Taulany
Movie Actor
Born September 17, 1974
Anna Marie Cseh
Movie Actress
Born September 17, 1977